The Mooresville Board of Commissioners convened on June 11, 2025, to discuss various topics, including a presentation from TracT, a land development company specializing in data center parks. The meeting highlighted the company's extensive experience in the data center industry, with a team that has roots dating back to the late 1990s, including former employees of Level 3 Communications and Amazon Web Services.

TracT's representatives emphasized the growing demand for data centers, driven by increased usage of cloud services and artificial intelligence. They noted that public cloud companies, often referred to as hyperscalers, are struggling to keep pace with this demand, leading to the construction of data centers in close proximity to residential areas without adequate planning or buffers. This situation has raised concerns about safety and community impact, as exemplified by instances where residential activities occur near industrial operations.

The company aims to address these challenges by adopting a more strategic approach to data center development. TracT plans to identify suitable locations for larger campuses that can be developed thoughtfully, rather than reacting to immediate demands. They highlighted the importance of infrastructure, noting that the timeline for delivering essential services like power and water can take significantly longer than the two to three years typically needed for data center construction.

TracT's strategy involves working with communities to prepare land for development, ensuring that it is "shovel ready" before selling it to major tech companies. The company is currently active in ten markets across nine states, managing over 25,000 acres of projects aimed at meeting the anticipated demand for data centers in the coming decade.

The meeting concluded with a recognition of the need for careful planning in the data center sector to balance growth with community needs and infrastructure capabilities. The Board of Commissioners expressed interest in further discussions on how to support such developments while ensuring the well-being of local residents.